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FinTech IPO Index Sinks 6.3% as Asia Soars but BNPL Firms Decline
FinTech IPO Index Sinks 6.3% as Asia Soars but BNPL Firms Decline
October 04, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

Even a surge in Asia-based firms — a continuation of rallies seen in the wake of macro stimulus packages in China — were not enough...

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Banks Enter the BNPL Game With Debit-Based Installments
Banks Enter the BNPL Game With Debit-Based Installments
September 30, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Paying over time, traditionally a hallmark of short-term installment loans, is becoming an option where goods are paid for using money on hand and over...

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Chinese Stocks Tencent and Pinduoduo Soar, Drive CE 100 Index 2.2% Higher
Chinese Stocks Tencent and Pinduoduo Soar, Drive CE 100 Index 2.2% Higher
September 30, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index got a boost this week from China. The overall Index’s 2.2% rally came as two of our names — Pinduoduo and...

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FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.5% as Fed Cuts Cheer Investors
FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.5% as Fed Cuts Cheer Investors
September 20, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

Stocks had a historic week, as the Dow hit new highs and the Fed made a bit of history of its own — and the...

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Affirm CEO Says Retailers Aim to Attract Holiday Shoppers With BNPL
Affirm CEO Says Retailers Aim to Attract Holiday Shoppers With BNPL
September 19, 2024  |  BNPL

Retailers are increasingly interested in offering buy now, pay later (BNPL) options to consumers, Affirm CEO Max Levchin said Thursday (Sept. 19). More shoppers are using BNPL...

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Affirm Opens BNPL Offering to Apple Pay Users
Affirm Opens BNPL Offering to Apple Pay Users
September 16, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) network Affirm is now available for Apple Pay users. The integration, announced Monday (Sept. 16), lets Apple Pay users in...

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FinTech IPO Index Breaks Even Despite Volatile Trading Week
FinTech IPO Index Breaks Even Despite Volatile Trading Week
September 13, 2024  |  IPO

Economic data remained the key driving force behind stocks this past week, and the FinTech IPO Index was no exception. But despite volatile trading action...

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Lending Platforms Results Mixed Ahead Of Rate Cuts; FinTech IPO Index Slips 3%
Lending Platforms Results Mixed Ahead Of Rate Cuts; FinTech IPO Index Slips 3%
September 06, 2024  |  IPO

The just-completed shortened trading week heralds the beginning of Fall, and September’s here. September stands out as the month that will herald the first rate...

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BNPL Firms Save the Day as CE 100 Breaks Even for Week
BNPL Firms Save the Day as CE 100 Breaks Even for Week
September 02, 2024  |  Connected Economy

It doesn’t have a dedicated heading in the Connected Economy, but the Buy Now, Pay Later sector of the “pay and get paid” pillar tore...

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